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Allison, a young divorcee juggling a demanding job at an ice‑cream parlor and the care of her ten‑year‑old son Ethan, lives in a small Seattle apartment. “In the Mood” follows her ordinary life until a mysterious photo of Dexter Needham, a prominent cancer researcher with a luxurious penthouse and a historic orchard estate, challenges her reality.
Dexter and Allison share no common interests except their friendship with the witty Bunny Barnes Winchester. But an anonymous romance from a decade ago and a photograph that brings Ethan’s surprising scientific talent into focus suggest a deeper connection between the two families. As their paths collide, Allison must reconcile with her past, her future, and the possibility that destiny has a role in the lives of the people she loves.
The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the enduring influence of past choices, all set against the contrasting worlds of urban Seattle and a secluded island oasis.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Suzanne Macpherson
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